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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
3
Claims Peruna cures colds promptly and fortifies mucous membranes against future attacks. Cites testimonials from Matilda Hogan of Woodslee Ontario and Mrs Charles Steinedk of Stoughton Wisconsin describing relief from cold, headaches, fever, and catarrh after using Peruna.
County attorney Whitehouse argues under common law a man and wife are one so a person cannot steal from himself. The case of state v Raymouth v Bunting proceeds at the January term before Judge Bonney with Mrs Harrison and Mrs Bunting involved. Harrison claims his wife took a pocketbook containing 1050 dollars from under his pillow and that Bunting received money from Mrs Harrison. Authorities debate whether a wife can steal from her husband, and whether a crime occurred, while Whitehouse concedes this view.
Frank Gephart of Greenfield lost his thumb in a cooper shop in Little Rock Arkansas on Tuesday. His brother Omer lost his thumb in a similar accident in Ensley Alabama, and another Greenfield brother fell and broke his leg in Anderson on the same day. All three brothers from Greenfield.
Mrs. James R. Abernathy has been in a trance like sleep since Friday morning. Bulletins are issued for the benefit of the credulous regarding the strange case. Recovery is expected unless untoward symptoms appear.
Havana reports the civil governor suspends Mayor Clar rill pending investigation of charges alleging usurpation of power. The action follows official review and directs city leadership through a temporary measure.
A 1900s endorsed testimonial cites Hulia Countess de Tunon and U S Consul Almont Barnes praising Peruna as effective for catarrh and colds, noting cough relief and improved vigor amid travel. The letter ends urging prompt, satisfactory results for readers seeking relief.
A convention of health officers from southern states will gather in Galveston on January 26 to adopt a uniform system for gulf ports, focusing on yellow fever prevention amid concerns of threat from Central America.
The Supreme Court bar hosted a Willard Hotel dinner in Washington Tuesday night to honor Justice John Marshall Harlan for 25 years of service. President Roosevelt delivered praise for the jurist and Harlan replied gratefully acknowledging the honor.
Percy O Deardorff and Edith H Deardorff formerly Miss Hale are divorced in Columbus Ohio after a secret Covington Kentucky marriage last February Judge Badger notes the short marriage life and extreme cruelty ruling while Mrs Deardorff whistles on stage for a concert company and her husband forgives the cause and seeks best for both parties
Troy Christman of Portland Ind sues Indianapolis business university claiming breach of contract after completing a course he says guaranteed a job that did not materialize. He alleges the school failed to deliver the promised position.
Signor Polacco, the state minister of Sofia, who had been ill with nervous debility, killed himself Wednesday by leaping from a third story window in a Rome hotel. He died instantly.
Victoria dispatch says the steamer Shawmut reports rioters led by an American robed the brig Marteta, bound for five Chinese merchants, in Philippine waters. The account mentions the assailants and target, with details from the Shawmut's message.
Two prominent bankers M Aime Auduste and his brother in law M Coonan have been arrested in Brussels on fraud charges. Investigators say the pair promoted numerous companies with capital running into millions. Substantial funds were largely subsidized in Germany and France.
Local businesses including Chalmers manufacturing and supply company, Malone coal company of Clinton, and Winkler mercantile company of Emison show outstanding amounts. Cohasset land company in Indiana Harbor carries 510,000, while Maumee Valley Athletic Club operates in Fort Wayne.
Miss Mae Pierce of 528 Crosby Street Grand Rapids Michigan writes June 18 1902 a letter declaring women need new strength and urging action to improve their condition.
An advertisement claims Zea Phora cures a variety of ailments including womb issues and female disorders. It touts rapid health gains after grip illness and markets Zea Phora in one dollar bottles via the Zea Phora Co. Kalamazoo Michigan with a free trial offer and illustrated media.
Mme Elizabeth Spinetta sue s for divorce in Chicago from Esprit Spinetta the world wandering civil engineer and former French captain now in the Philippine Islands. She recounts a career of elusions and inconstant departures from Nice Rome Bucharest Paris and New York with frequent violence.
Americans in London hold parity as Gould Harriman and Osgood interests settle a freight split. Banks expect cash losses. wheat crop report eyed against prior years. Chicago Market updates show mixed grain futures, strong hogs, steady sheep. Indianapolis cattle and hog receipts noted with price ranges for various grades.
An advertisement extols Mull's Grape Tonic as a universal bowel regulator and body builder. It cites dramatic personal testimonials from Chas Brelsford of Doylestown Ohio dated Sept 18 1902 and asserts the tonic cures obstinate constipation with no failures while highlighting German regard as Trauben kur. The copy stresses digestives and general vitality benefits and notes price and availability from druggists at 60 cents per bottle.
The market opened tame with little interest as the international list stayed near previous levels. Sugar rose briefly then fell back, C F I declined and kept slipping. L N and St Paul fell while Evansville and Terre Haute rose on upbeat earnings. Hocking Valley weakened despite pooling plans. A $500,000 gold export to South America barely moved prices. Government bonds held steady.
Chicago traders report live poultry prices for December 10 with chickens hens and springs listed between 10 and 14 cents per pound, turkeys at 12 to 14 cents, ducks and geese around 12 to 12 1/2 cents. Butter creamery markets show 28 to 29 cents. cheese full creams and Swiss drum priced about 11 to 12 cents. References to daisies and eyes appear in limited figures.
Grain quotations across wheat corn oats and hay with prices for No 2 to No 4 grades and mixed lots. Inspections list car counts, followed by Chicago live stock market totals for cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges and typical values for prime and average lots.
Cincinnati Ohio December live stock report shows cattle receipts around 1000 with shippers paying 4.35 to 5.00 for choice cattle and best calves at about 7.00. hogs receipts 3000 with prices from 6.10 to 6.30 for mixed to good. sheep receipts 459 with prices from 2.60 to 3.75 and lambs at 5.35.
Prices paid by shippers for poultry eggs butter and cheese in Indianapolis markets. Listings include springchickens 99 cents per pound, old turkey hens and toms, choice young turkeys 10 pounds and ducks at 8 cents per pound, geese full feathered 6 cents per pound.
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